A Person Walks in a Distance X Northward, Turns Around

question 3

Multiple Choice

A person walks in a distance x northward, turns around and walks a distance 7.00x southward. If the total displacement of the person from his starting position is 400 m south. What was the total distance walked?

• A)421 m
• B)457 m
• C)515 m
• D)533 m
• E)400 m

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